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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,512.01, 425,120.35 and 133,712.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,512.01, 425,120.35 and 133,712.08 is: 200,498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,512.01 : 425,120.35 = 133,712.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,512.01/425,120.35 = 133,712.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,512.01x = 425,120.35 × 133,712.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,512.01x = 56,843,726,248.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,843,726,248.83/283,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,498.48

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